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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
17
Akron Ohio AP contestants tested the Derby Downs 950 foot track as 138 racers learned their Saturday first round heats. Sponsors eyed for future funding after GM Chevrolet backed out last year. Gov Gilligan to attend Topside Parade and race.
Lancaster Ohio native Steve Groves, OSU All American and 2 time All American, will attempt to qualify for the PGA Tour at Pinehurst on Sept 23 with a Pensacola final in October. If he fails he will play the Florida mini tour backed by Columbus businessmen.
Athens remains unbeaten as the Chauncey Lions League finals approach with Athens facing the Saturday 4 p.m. winner in the main bracket. The B Tournament features Chauncey 12-year-olds versus Chauncey No. 2 at noon and Chauncey No. 1 against Albany at 4 p.m. Sunday brings the B finals at 2 p.m. Athens has beaten Amesville-Corning 7-0, Glouster 5-2, and Logan 14-5 to reach the final stages.
The Athens Tennis Association hosts its annual singles event Saturday at 9 am with elimination rounds, finals scheduled for Monday. Non members pay a $1 entry fee. members enter free. rain may push start to Sunday.
Maplewood Inn won the Athens City Slo Pitch League title by sweeping Woody's Tree Service 15-7 and 16-10 on Wednesday night. The 1973 season ends with Maplewood posting a 7-0 record in the playoff rounds, and two league teams head to state tournaments this weekend in Columbus and Massillon.
Former Spartans Sherman Lewis and Dan Underwood served as co captains during their playing days at Michigan State University. Both later pursued coaching roles in football.
Ohio and Pennsylvania high school squads prepare for a Hershey Stadium showdown with key changes. Hershey center Chuck Curry shifts to guard, while Mark Totten moves from fullback to defensive tackle. Totten, 6 foot 6 and 272 pounds, aims for Florida this year.
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